Veterans Affairs Heritage Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jun 12, 2026
What it does
The Veterans Affairs Heritage Act of 2026 would establish a Department of Veterans Affairs History Office within the VA, located in Dayton, Ohio, to collect, preserve, and share the history of the VA and its predecessor organizations through exhibits, educational programs, and digital resources. The bill transfers certain functions from the National Cemetery Administration and the Library of Congress’s American Folklife Center to this new Office, including administration of the Veterans Legacy Program and Veterans’ History Project. It also authorizes the Secretary to accept gifts, lease property, partner with nonprofit organizations, and requires regular reporting to Congress on the…
No official summary is available here. This one was written by AI from the bill’s text.
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
In the news
Reporting that may mention this subject. Possible matches are labeled.
Loading coverage…
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.